Trisha L Johnson

Marriage Ceremony Script

Endre (EJ) Endresen

&

Miranda Lynn Frost

October 31st 2022

PROCESSIONAL: Miranda enters the room with Gary and Carol they walk to me. EJ is Standing to my left Lexi's is to my right behind the bridal party (holding the ring box)

The Hand Off:

Do you Gary and Carol lovingly support this union as you pass Miranda's hand in marriage to EJ.

To love her, support her and to protect her as you both have her entire life?

(Gary)Yes, Her mother and I do!

(Gary shakes EJ's hand Carol hugs and kisses Miranda Gary takes Miranda's hand Carol hugs and kisses EJ and stands off to the side and Gary hugs and kisses Miranda then places her hand into EJ's hand) Gary joins Miranda.

You may all be seated (you may all be seated)

INVOCATION:

Me to the wedding party: If anyone here feels as if these two should not be joined in marriage? We ask that you forever keep it to yourself and to focus on your own lives because this is their life path not yours!

My welcome speech: Hello everyone. On behalf of the couple I would like to welcome and thank you all for being here. We are gathered to join Endre Jay Endreson and Miranda Lynn Frost as they proclaim their love and commitment to each other. We are gathered to rejoice with and for them, in the new life they will undertake together! To witness and celebrate a beautiful love story 61/2 years in the making!

A semi public declaration of a private commitment they've already made to one another.

During the ensuing years, they've shared many life experiences. They're circle grew and strengthened. They learned to love deeply and unconditionally and they discovered a reassuring strength in one another's arms. EJ and Miranda stand before those who taught them and supported them and gave them so much happiness,warmth and guidance through the various stages of life. and through time! Gary and Carol on behalf of the beautiful couple. Thank you for always being there and supporting them both! They both love and respect you so very very much!

WEDDING READING: EJ and Miranda, as you grow older you measure time differently than you do when you were a child. For a child an hour or a day seems like an eternity. As you grow older you begin to measure time in months and in years. Then time goes alot faster.There will be a time when it goes by in decades. Then you'll look back and realize just how short it is. So then you realize each moment you're given is a time to celebrate!

Miranda, I've known you your whole life, after all. We are cousins. I've watched you grow into this beautiful, strong, intelligent, I said what I said and I meant it young woman with a heart bigger than the world that wants those she loves to be happy, especially EJ. He is everything to you! EJ means so much to you, that you pretend the smell of Chinese food doesn't repulse you just so he can be happy and enjoy it! EJ, You and I haven't really gotten to know one another through the years until I was given the absolute honor of binding your two lives to which I got the chance to talk one-on-one. I've always thought you were a man of few words, but it turns out you have plenty to say! I learned how amazing you truly are. You love big and you love hard. I learned how selfless you are. I also learned that the most important person in this world or any other for that matter is goose! You actually tolerate her love for K-pop music because you know it makes her happy.

Separately I asked you. What do you love most about the other? Today, along with all of you, they are hearing these responses for the first time!

I also feel it's important to note that when I ask them both, What do you love most about the other? There was no hesitation. Their responses were quick without any thought!

As I read your responses…

Please turn and face each other, hold hands and gaze into each other's eyes. As you gaze I'd like for you both to think about how happy the other makes them. How in a world with 7 billion people, the two of you met and fell in love!

Miranda,what do you love most about EJ? What I love most about EJ is how he's always been there to support me. Since he and I met, I've had a lot of personal highs and lows and through it all, he's reminded me that I'm strong and capable of whatever I put my mind to and he's always reminded me of my worth. I've let people treat me like total crap in the past and he's reminded me time and time again to never let anyone walk all over me and always speak my mind even to him! I used to be very meek and never spoke my opinion to him when we met, but he's taught me to speak up when I feel bad mentally or

when I want something or I don't want something 100%. I wouldn't be the person I am without him!

EJ, what do you love most about Miranda? She's practically incapable of not helping people. She goes above and beyond to the point it stresses her out. I don't really get it sometimes, but she just cares that much about everyone. She'll cry if you even think about being sad. And a lot of ways she's the opposite to me and it's a constant reminder to always look at the other side of the picture!

Me: Both of your responses couldn't have been any more perfect. When life challenges your marriage, as it will, remember today! Remember this moment because this is what will carry you through the toughest of times!

Me: EJ and Miranda, this contract is not to be entered into lightly but thoughtfully and seriously and with deep realization of its obligations and responsibilities. Please remember that love, loyalty and understanding are the foundations of a happy home. Your relationship must be grounded in the strength of your love and the power of your faith in each other to make a relationship succeed. It will take unending love and trust to know in your hearts that you truly want what is best for one another and to learn and grow together. It will take faith to go forward together without knowing what the future holds.

If you both come freely and understand the responsibility and work involved to make your relationship thrive and are committed to not only each other but and your family as well, then without further due…

DECLARATION OF INTENT:

Do you EJ take Miranda who loves you to no end to be your lawfully wedded partner to have and to hold in sickness and in health in good times and bad for richer or poorer. Keeping yourself unto her to be as one for as long as you both shall live? "I Do

"Do you Miranda take EJ whom Loves you to no end to be your lawfully wedded partner to have and to hold in sickness and in health in good times and in bad for Richer or poorer. Keeping yourself unto him to be as one for as long as you both shall live? "I Do"

VOWS & RING EXCHANGE:

(Me): What symbol do you have to faithfully perform your vows today? (Lexi's or Carol will hands me Their rings)

Me: The wedding ring serves as a reminder of the promises you make today to each other. The circle is a symbol of an internal bond. There is no beginning and no end. That means you two are stuck together!

Me: EJ, place the ring on Miranda's left finger. Then repeat after me…

EJ: Miranda You are my best friend. You have brought me the truest, happiness I have ever known. I take Joy today in committing my life to yours. With this ring I choose you!

Me: Miranda, place the ring on EJ's left finger, then repeat after me..

Miranda: EJ, You are my best friend. You have brought me the truest happiness I have ever known. I take Joy today and committing my life to yours. With this ring I choose you!

Blessings of the hands reading:

Please take each other's hands so that you may see the gift that they are to you. These are the hands of your best friend, young and strong and full of love for you,

that are holding yours on your wedding day, as you promise to love each other today, tomorrow and forever.

These are the hands that will work alongside yours, as you build your future together. These are the hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years and with the slightest touch,will comfort you like no other.

These are the hands that will hold you when fear or grief fills your mind. These are the hands that will countless times wipe the tears from your eyes, tears of sorrow, and tears of joy

These are the hands that will tenderly hold your children, the hands that will join your family as one.

These are the hands that will give you strength when you need it, support and encouragement to pursue your dreams, and comfort you through the difficult times.

Lastly, these are the hands that even when wrinkled and aged will still be reaching for yours. Still giving you the same unspoken tenderness with just a touch..

PronouncementEJ and Miranda, prior to this moment, you each walked a separate path. Now you embark together on a shared path. Yet the journey is not yours alone. It is the strength of your love that shall nourish you together! Today you have stood before these witnesses and declared your intent to commit your lives to each other, In marriage. You have made promises to each other and your family. Your road to this moment has not always been smooth, but you have continued to fight for one another. I hope you will never forget the fight and perseverance it has taken to get to this moment and I hope you will never forget the love and joy you feel today because these are the values that will keep your marriage, family and bond to one another strong!

EJ and Goose,I can confirm I ran a level 3 diagnostics on this ceremony and everything is operating under normal circumstances! So…

By the power vested in me by the American marriage ministries in the State of Ohio, I now pronounce you husband and wife EJ You may now kiss your beautiful wife!

RECESSIONAL:

Everyone,I would like to introduce Mr. And Mrs. Endresen!!!!!